Cocina Mama Rosa

NYC Health Dept

689 SENECA AVENUE · QUEENS, NEW YORK CITY

Graded B, 27 points (Feb 2025). Sanitation cited on 2 of the last 3 inspections.

4 inspections on record since 2025 · Last inspected Jul 2026 · 6 critical violations in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2026

Inspection history

JUL 31

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 6 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh fl

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condi

Critical Other

Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Not Critical Plumbing & Waste

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liq

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

Critical Sanitation

Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.

Not Critical Food Temperature

Thawing procedure improper.

Critical Employee Hygiene

No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. Hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand

JUL 31

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Not Critical Other

Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

Not Critical Other

Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required

Not Critical Other

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

Not Critical Employee Hygiene

“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.

Not Critical Other

Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information

FEB 18

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

Critical Documentation & Training

Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Critical Sanitation

Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

JAN 10

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Not Critical Sanitation

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and under

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Critical Pest Activity

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

Critical Food Storage & Handling

Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.

Not Critical Pest Activity

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

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